Psychologist

Sanford headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services. We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people. Why SANFORD? You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families. Sanford Federal Inc., is seeking to acquire psychological evaluations and testing for VA John J Pershing VAMC police officers to determine an individual’s suitability to perform the duties of a police officer as well as carry a firearm. The Psychologist shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, materials, and travel to provide psychological evaluations and testing for VA police officers. There should be no additional cost to the VA for this service. A. BACKGROUND: The contracting service will provide the following: a. Possess a high level of personal integrity. b. Be able to maintain control of anger and emotions. c. Be compassionate towards others, especially those who cannot care for themselves. d. Be able to quickly respond to emergency situations. e. Have respect for authority and rule of law. f. Be emotionally able to apply physical and possibly lethal force as needed, and to recognize when such force is necessary, but in strict accordance with training and policy/requirements. g. Be able to often work independently but within a regimented group LOCATIONS: John J. Pershing VAMC 1500 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Cape Girardeau Health Care Center 711 South Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Paragould VA Clinic 2420 Linwood Drive Suite 3, Paragould, AR 72450 Pocahontas VA Clinic 300 Camp Road, Pocahontas, AR 72455 Sikeston VA Clinic 903 South Kings Highway, Sikeston, MO 63801 West Plains VA Clinic 1801 East State Route K, West Plains, MO 65775 Farmington VA Clinic 1580 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640 EVALUATION DESCRIPTION: The Psychologist shall provide initial, annual, and incident psychological evaluations all VA police officers (including VA police supervisors, training officers, detectives, criminal investigators, deputy chiefs, and chiefs). All VA police officers shall be re-examined annually to determine their continued emotional suitability to perform the duties as required of a VA police officer. VA police officers shall be re-examined when there is a sudden or dramatic change in an employee’s customary behavior that may increase concern to determine their continued emotional suitability to perform the duties as required of a VA police officer.a.Concerning behavioral changes and/or issues may include: i.One or more personnel complaints, whether originated internally or externally, particularly complaints of the use of unnecessary or excessive force, inappropriate verbal conduct, or any conduct indicating an inability to exercise self-control or and self-discipline. ii.An abrupt and negative change in customary behavior, toward an inability to perform essential functions of the position. iii.Irrational verbal conduct or behaviors, including delusions and hallucinations. iv.Suicidal statements or behaviors or personal expressions of mental instability.v.Unexplained and excessive tiredness or hyperactivity. vi.Dramatic change in eating patterns resulting in sudden weight loss or gain or diagnosis of a life-threatening eating disorder. vii.Change in behavior pattern to inattention to personal hygiene and health. viii.Inappropriate use of alcohol, medications or other drugs including symptoms of illegal drug use. ix.Memory losses. x.Impatience or impulsiveness, especially with a loss of temper. xi.A pattern of conduct indicating a possible inability or decrease in ability to defuse tense situations, a tendency to escalate such situations or create confrontations. xii.Unexplained and inappropriate excessive lateness or absenteeism. xiii.Any other factor or combinations of factors that causes a supervisor to reasonably suspect that a fitness for duty evaluation may be necessary. REQUIREMENTS: The evaluation will be completed within 10 days from the date the designated facility points of contact calls to set-up appointment. If evaluation is completed off-site, Psychologist will have the ability to meet with the police applicant/officer at a location within a 30-mile distance from the VA health care facility. If evaluation is done on-site, the Psychologist will utilize an identified examination room by employee occupational health to conduct the evaluation. Initial evaluations shall be done on a face-to-face basis or virtually at the discretion of the facility. Annual or incident evaluations may also be accomplished by conducting the evaluation face-to-face or virtually at the discretion of the facility.Psychologist will get paid on evaluations completed, no base amount required.Upon completion of the evaluation the Psychologist will submit the report to the VA using the RightFax (a secure fax), notify the VA via email that the evaluation has been completed and submitted via RightFax. EVALUATION REPORT REQUIREMENT The report should provide a full psychological examination with a summary detailing if the police officer can perform his work required functions safely. POLICE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION/SCREENING Privileged & Confidential GENERAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Examinee’s Name: Referring Agency: Veterans Administration (VA) Police Examination Date: Examination Location: Telehealth Examining Psychologist: PURPOSE: INFORMED CONSENT: CAVEAT: Basis of the Police Psychological Evaluation & Screening: Procedure: California Psychological Inventory (CPI): Police and Public Safety Validity Valid Job-Relevant Probabilities of: Probability % Percentile PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL OPINION: [ X ] RECOMMENDED: The Examinee was found to have the basic psychological qualities deemed necessary for the position and to reveal no significant features which cause significant concern at this time. [ ] NOT RECOMMENDED: In the best professional judgment of the examiners, we find that this person, at this time, does not possess the psychological characteristics deemed necessary to perform the duties of the position and is not considered to be psychologically suited for that position. REFERENCES In forming this opinion and determination, we reviewed, consulted and relied upon the following:  Personality Assessment Inventory Public Safety Selection Report Professional Manual  California Psychological Inventory Police & Public Safety Selection Report Technical Manual  Human Reliability Structured Interview Protocol via by Clark, Dukes, & Associates’ Psychological History Questionnaire.  Specific Medical Standards for VA Police Officer Applicants & Incumbents. Security & Law Enforcement.VA Directive 0730. Personality Assessment Inventory: Police & Public Safety Validity Valid Job-Relevant Probabilities of: Probability % Percentile PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTOR  Written materials, represented as everything relevant and available on the Examinee’s file.  Our background, training, and experience in clinical and forensic psychology. Job Type: Contract Medical Specialty: Psychiatry Schedule: Monday to Friday On call Application Question(s): Enter the best email to reach you: Ability to Relocate: Missouri: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road